Lake Agua Milpa

Lake Agua Milpa, Mexico bass fishing at its best, crankin' out big numbers of quality largemouth bass.

Awesome

That's the first word that comes to mind when I think of Lake Agua Milpa. And it's a justifiable description, indeed. Lake Agua Milpa is the newest kid on the Mexico bass fishing block. It opened for Mexico bass fishing just a few years ago and fishing reports have thus far shown plenty of Mexico bass fishing promise. Lake Agua Milpa fishing reports indicate if you're looking for numbers of quality bass -- 3-6 pounders -- with an outside chance of sticking a 10 pounder, Lake Agua Milpa may very well be one of the best bets around.

Located on Mexico's largest river, the Rio Santiago, Lake Agua Milpa is a scenic, wishbone-shaped impoundment and stretches for approximately 70 miles through towering mountains up to 6,000-feet tall. In addition to its numerous waterfalls, visiting anglers are likely to witness a variety of subtropical birds and other exotic creatures when they are Mexico bass fishing Lake Agua Milpa's brush-cluttered shorelines for the burly largemouth's lurking below. The dam was built about 40 miles northeast of Tepic in the Mexican state of Nayarit. Commercial airlines service Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Tepic.

While Lake Agua Milpa has produced outstanding fishing reports thus far, what's really got me excited is its staying power. Lake Agua Milpa was built solely as a source for hydroelectric power, not as water supply for irrigation. Provided its water usage plan doesn't change, Lake Agua Milpa shouldn't be impacted by the water fluctuations that historically have hampered Mexico bass fishing on most other Mexico bass lakes.

As mentioned earlier, Lake Agua Milpa fishing reports currently indicate that it is best known for its numbers of quality bass, not gorillas. But this could change with time. Like other well known big bass hotspots such as Lake El Salto and Lake Baccarac, Lake Milpa is saturated with fast-growing Florida-strain largemouth's. While there are some open-water honey holes available, most fishing is done in relation to abundant shoreline cover with weedless soft plastics, shad pattern crankbaits, topwater plugs and spinnerbaits. Beginning anglers can catch plenty of fish, but the seasoned baitcaster who can chunk lures with some accuracy will naturally experience a higher degree of success.

The accommodations? There's only one facility on the lake, and it's top-notch. The 16-room lodge is operated by one of the veterans in the Mexican bass fishing business -- Billy Chapman, Sr. Constructed high on a cliffside plateau, the lodge offers a picturesque view of the lake and provides clients with a relaxing atmosphere where they can sip icy Margaritas and dine on an assortment of tasty dishes as they anticipate the next fishing day. All rooms are air conditioned with telephones and colored TV. Clients will fish from 16-foot rigs equipped with 48 horsepower outboards and electric trolling motors. Anglers are usually paired two to a boat, with a knowledgeable guide.

Please remember our services are free to our clients. The outfitters and owners of the lodges set the price. We pass that same price on to you. We try to help you decide which fishing or hunting trip is the best for you.